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Back to the Bays Lecture Series

2024 Brewery Lecture Series Returns in late May!

Check back soon for a complete schedule of dates and fun locations, like Kidd Squid in Sag Harbor, Greenport Harbor Brewing Co. in Peconic, and Westhampton Beach Brewing Co., and more!

Can’t wait? Check out some of our archived lectures below!

Archived Lectures

  • Kim Talks Seahorses

    Kimberly Manzo, CCE’s Eelgrass Program Educator and founder of the Seahorse Initiative, educates us on connection between eelgrass and seahorses and what volunteers are doing to help monitor the population.

    Westhampton Beach Brewing Co.

    August 15, 2023

  • Harrison Talks Scallops

    Harrison Tobi, CCE Aquaculture Specialist, examines the state of Bay Scallops and the research being conducted on the cause of their decline.

    Greenport Harbor Brewing Co. (Peconic)

    July 26, 2023

  • Hazel Talks Horseshoe Crabs

    Hazel Wodehouse, Back to the Bays Volunteer Coordinator and CCE Marine Educator, explains the biology and importance of horseshoe crabs, and how volunteers help monitor their population.

    Westhampton Beach Brewing Co.

    April 25, 2023

  • Kristin Talks F.I.S.H.

    Kristin Gerbino, CCE Fisheries Specialist, discusses what the Fresh Indigenous Sustainable Healthy (F.I.S.H.) program is doing to promote eco-friendly seafood choices.

    Greenport Harbor Brewing Co. (Peconic)

    December 6, 2022

  • Steve + Kim Talk Eelgrass

    Stephen Schott, Marine Botany + Habitat Restoration Specialist, and Kimberly Manzo, Marine Meadows Program Manager + Educator, collaborate to discuss the state of eelgrass habitats and how volunteers can help restore them.

    Greenport Harbor Brewing Co. (Peconic)

    October 4, 2022

  • Gregg Talks Oysters

    Gregg Rivara, CCE's Aquaculture specialist, discusses the history of our oyster industry and what CCE is doing to help restore their population.

    Greenport Harbor Brewing Co. (Peconic location)

    August 2, 2022